Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 103

Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase):
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The gearshift lever is in Neutral.
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The clutch pedal is not depressed.
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The driver has fastened the seat belt.
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The driver's door is closed.
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The bonnet is closed.
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The vehicle is at a standstill.
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The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.
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The engine is at operating temperature.
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The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
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The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
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The engine speed is less than 1 200 rpm.
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The temperature inside the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
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There is sufficient pressure in the braking system.
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The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
not too great.
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The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater
than 3 km/h.
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No cleaning of the diesel particle filter takes place
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The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4
of a steering wheel revolution).
Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase):
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The clutch pedal is depressed.
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The max./min. temperature is set.
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The defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.
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A high blower stage has been selected.
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The START STOP button is pressed.
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention:
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The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.
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The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
too great.
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The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.
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There is insufficient pressure in the braking system.
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's door is
opened during stop mode, the engine must be started manually with the key. The
following messages in the instrument cluster display must be observed.
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Messages in the instrument cluster display (valid for vehicles without
Information display)
ERROR START STOP
START STOP NOT POSSIBLE
START STOP ACTIVE
SWITCH OFF IGNITION
START MANUALLY
WARNING
The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
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ning.
Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.
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CAUTION
Deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through water on the
street » page 144.
Note
Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper-
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ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains out-
doors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take sev-
eral hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable
temperature for proper operation of the START STOP system.
If the Climatronic is running in automatic mode, under certain conditions, the
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engine may not switch off automatically.
Error in the START-STOP system
Automatic engine shut down is not
possible.
Automatic engine shut down (stop
phase)
Switch off the ignition.
Start the engine manually.
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